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• Multi-million pound Blackpool town centre traffic measures proposed

  Traffic jam-busting technology such as ‘smart’ junctions will be used to improve travel times in Blackpool town centre thanks to a multi-million pound injection of cash.

• Appeal after £10,000 of model trains stolen in Cleveleys burglary

  Police are appealing for information after £10,000 of model trains stolen were stolen from an address in Cleveleys.

• Free parking in Wyre this Christmas

  During the festive period, free parking sessions will be available every Friday and Saturday at Wyre Council car parks.

• A fireworks finale for a record-breaking events season in Blackpool

  Blackpool is preparing to bid a fond farewell to one of the most successful events seasons on record with a free family celebration on New Year’s Eve.

• Wyre Council acquires its first empty house to launch the Affordable Housing Delivery Programme 

  Wyre Council has purchased its first empty home as part of the Affordable Housing Delivery Programme.

• Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year

  Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.

• Strictly stars open Blackpool festive village

  Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is open – with a helping hand from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.